Author Archives: Newbloggycat

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Quote of the day

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“When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one that has opened for us.”- Alexander Graham Bell

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Peanut butter to lose weight

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If you love peanut butter, here’s the good news:

Researchers at Purdue University tested various snack foods including unsalted peanuts, other nuts and rice cakes. They found that following a peanut or peanut butter snack, people’s hunger was reduced for two and a half hours. With other snacks hunger returned within half hour. Interestingly, the peanut snackers adjusted their calorie intake spontaneously and did not add extra calories to their daily diet. Furthermore there was a positive change in the fatty-acid profile of the diet reflecting the good-quality fats (monounsaturated) found in the peanuts.

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How to get rid of headache fast

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Studies have shown that if you are taking aspirin for a headache, wash it down with a glass of cola. The caffeine will help the pain medication work faster. It may also fight the headache directly by relaxing the constricted blood vessels in the head. Just remember not to go overboard. Too much caffeine can trigger a rebound headache.

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Healthy chocolate cake recipe…with zucchini

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Eat healthy by baking this simple yet delicious chocolate-zucchini cake:

Method:

1. Cream 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup superfine sugar until fluffy and light.

2. Slowly beat in 2 eggs.

3. Sift 1 1/4 cups self-raising flour, 1/4 cup cocoa and 1/2 tsp cinnamon.

4. Add flour into butter mixture with 1/4 cup milk, 1 cup grated zucchini and 1/3 cup chopped walnuts.

5. Spread into greased and paper-lined loaf tin.

6. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 40 minutes.

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Healthy eating habits for children

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Do’s and Don’ts:

* Do set a good example for your child to follow. Have meals together and eat the same healthy foods.

* Do allow children to follow their natural appetites when deciding how much to eat.

* Do discourage snacking on sweets and fatty foods. Keep plenty of healthy foods such as fruits, raw vegetables, low fat crackers and yogurt for children to eat between meals.

* Do encourage children to enjoy fruits and vegetables by giving them a variety from an early age.

* Do ask children to help prepare meals. If parents rely mostly on fast foods, children may not learn to enjoy cooking.

* Don’t add unnecessary sugar to drinks and foods.

* Don’t force children to eat more than they want.

* Don’t give skim milk to children under the age of 5 unless your doctor prescribes it. At this stage children need the extra calories in whole milk.

* Don’t give whole nuts to children under the age of 5, who may choke on them but peanut butter is fine.

* Don’t use food as a bribe.

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Eat right to age well

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Here’s an interesting fact about longevity:

Japan has the longest life expectancy in the world. Yet people in the Okinawan Islands in southern Japan enjoy even longer and healthier lives than the average Japanese. Their diet secret? Lots of grains, vegetables, soy and fish; less meat, poultry and dairy. There is however, no scientific basis to the suggestion by some supplement manufacturers that ‘coral calcium’ is the secret of the Okinawans’ longevity.

So, pack your daily diet with nutritional high-value food:

* Cool-water fish such as salmon & tuna – contain Omega 3 fatty acids, which may reduce inflammation of the joints due to arthritis and degeneration of eyesight in older people.

* Beans – contain iron and a high value of protein.

* Dark green leafy vegetables – contain iron, folate, beta carotene and calcium.

* Fruits such as orange, guava or papaya – contain vitamin c, iron and fiber.

A daily tip:
Drink lots of water everyday – consume 6 to 8 glasses each day. It helps regulate body temperature, transports nutrients to your body cells and helps remove waste. Because sensitivity to thirst diminishes with age, older adults are susceptible to dehydration which can cause confusion, headache, fatigue and more.